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This F1 star is making a comeback and leaving nothing to the imagination
At this time of year, F1’s top drivers share quirky facts about themselves for fans to connect with before the new season begins. The 2026 grid sees familiar faces and one rookie, Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls, stepping up to the challenge. Fans anticipate the return of former drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez for the Australian Grand Prix. Cadillac’s entry brings the grid to 11 teams this year, with Bottas revealing a pet badger named Nigel in a video with his fellow drivers. Bottas shares more about Nigel, a nightly visitor to his Monaco home who enjoys cat food, adding a touch of humor before the racing action unfolds in Melbourne.
